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C6H3Cl4N
230.9 g/mol
AgrochemicalWarning

2-Chloro-6-(trichloromethyl)pyridine

CAS1929-82-4EC217-682-2
Category
Agrochemical
Compound Class
Halocarbon
Primary Use
nitrification inhibitor and bactericide

Nitrapyrin (2-chloro-6-(trichloromethyl)pyridine) is a white crystalline solid with a sweet odor. It is used as a nitrification inhibitor and bactericide, applied to agricultural soils since 1974.

nitrification inhibitor in agricultural soilsbactericide for soil treatment

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Safety Reference

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Warning
H302Harmful if swallowed
H411Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
H317May cause an allergic skin reaction
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H373May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
H400Very toxic to aquatic life
H410Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
H371May cause damage to organs
H401Toxic to aquatic life
H311Toxic in contact with skin
H315Causes skin irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation
H336May cause drowsiness or dizziness
H351Suspected of causing cancer
H412Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Identifiers
IUPAC Name

2-chloro-6-(trichloromethyl)pyridine

InChIKey

DCUJJWWUNKIJPH-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES

C1=CC(=NC(=C1)Cl)C(Cl)(Cl)Cl

Synonyms (12)
  • N-Serve
  • N-Serve nitrogen stabilizer
  • Nitrapyrin
  • Nitrapyrin, PESTANAL(R)
  • Nitrapyrine
  • Nitrapyrine [ISO-French]